Safety Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• 13.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. The Department of Public Safety's mission is to provide a safe and effective living, learning, and working environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the University of North Dakota.  The Department seeks to fulfill its mission by adhering to the core values of integrity, courtesy, service, and professionalism.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance Inspections: Conduct routine visual inspections of campus facilities, safety equipment (eyewash stations, emergency showers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits), and academic laboratories for compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards.
• Chemical & Hazardous Waste Handling: Assist with the collection, proper labeling, segregation, and inventory tracking of campus hazardous and chemical waste.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate safety records, upload inspection logs, track Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and assist in updating the campus safety management database.
• Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Assist with testing, calibrating, and maintaining basic environmental monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory.
• Safety Education & Outreach: Help organize, design, and distribute campus safety materials, training flyers, and signage for environmental sustainability and safety awareness programs.
• Emergency Preparedness Support: Assist EHS staff during routine building evacuation drills, safety audits, and emergency equipment assessments.
• General Administrative Support: Perform general office tasks, answer student/staff safety inquiries, and assist EHS specialists on special safety projects as needed. 

Required Competencies

• Successful completion of criminal history records check
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be willing to work with others and alone, and must be able to stay on task
• Must be able to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed

Minimum Requirements

• Available to work at least 2-hour shift during office hours (M-F, 8am-4:30pm)
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the university in good academic standing.
  • Basic knowledge of or strong interest in environmental science, chemistry, occupational safety, public health, engineering, or related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow strict safety protocols and procedures.
  • Reliable work ethic and clear written/verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office / Google Workspace applications.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in General Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or Biology.
• Prior experience handling laboratory chemicals or working in a lab or light industrial setting.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, EPA guidelines, or Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.